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Abbott Elementary season 4 premiered on October 9. This season continues the satirical mockumentary that covers the dire situation of the titular Abbott Elementary, a chronically underfunded public school with a high teacher turnover.
The series was created by Quinta Brunson, who also stars in the lead role as Janine Teagues, a second-grade teacher who tries to maintain an optimistic demeanor despite the difficult circumstances she faces at the school.
The first season premiered on December 7, 2021, followed by the second season on September 21, 2022, and the third on February 7, 2024. Abbott Elementary season 4 premiered on Wednesday, October 9, with a 22-episode order.
Abbott Elementary season 4 release schedule
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New episodes of Abbott Elementary season 4 will be released every Wednesday at 9:30 pm ET. The tentative release schedule for season 4 is given below:
Where to watch Abbott Elementary season 4?
Abbott Elementary season 4 is airing on the ABC network, following the aforementioned weekly episode release schedule. For viewers looking to stream the series, episodes will be available on Hulu the day after they air. Viewers can stream the episodes ad-supported for a $7.99 per month subscription plan on Hulu.
People looking to watch season 4 live without a cable TV subscription can look into services like FuboTV, which has a seven-day free trial, following which viewers can take its Pro subscription plan that offers over 200 channels for $79.99 a month ($59.99 for the first month).
A more affordable option for those looking to cut the cord is Sling TV, which offers access to ABC as part of its Sling Blue subscription. This plan will cost $22.50 for the first month and $45 per month thereafter.
What to expect in Abbott Elementary season 4?
Abbott Elementary season 4 picks up where the third season left off. Janine Teagues has been working at the Los Angeles School District to reform the education system from the inside. She spearheads the establishment of a new library initiative that proves successful enough for her to be offered a permanent position.
Unwilling to commit to a permanent career change, Janine decides to return to Abbott Elementary and reunite with the people there, including her love interest Gregory Eddy, the sixth-grade teacher Jacob, and her straightforward, non-nonsense friend Barbara.
The series had, until this point, gone for a "Will The Won't They" dynamic with Janine and Gregory, with the two never being able to follow up on their feelings towards each other. That changes in the climax of season 3, where Janine hosts an "End of Year" party that becomes more chaotic than she bargained for, but she and Greggory do end up sharing a kiss.
Season 4 is expected to focus on the developing relationship between Janine and Greggory, as well as the fallout from her decision to leave the school district.
There's also an ambitious crossover episode planned with It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, which has garnered considerable buzz among fans of both shows after Rob McElhenny teased the prospect on social media.
Other plot points that could feature in season 4 include fallout from Janine's decision to stop working for the school district, as there may be some lingering resentment caused by her decision, as shown when they give her just $50 to spend on class pets after she requests them for funding for school programs.
Abbott Elementary airs on ABC on Wednesdays at 9:30 pm ET. Episodes will also stream on Hulu.
